Bethesda has cancelled its E3 press conference altogether

Bethesda has cancelled its E3 press conference altogether amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The news was confirmed on Twitter by the publisher’s senior vice president of communications, Pete Hines, who said: “Given the many challenges we’re facing due to the pandemic, we will not host a digital showcase in June. We have lots of exciting things to share about our games and look forward to telling you more in the coming months.”

E3’s physical offering, including its traditional press conferences, were cancelled in March, leading many publishers to announce digital replacements. Microsoft will hold a virtual E3 conference, for example, while Ubisoft and Square Enix are “exploring” similar options. Bethesda, though, is pulling out altogether.

Given the many challenges we're facing due to the pandemic, we will not host a digital Showcase in June. We have lots of exciting things to share about our games and look forward to telling you more in the coming months.

COVID-19 is having a number of effects on the games industry. From studios working remotely to publishers delaying games and others losing their jobs, the pandemic continues to directly and indirectly impact the world over. For more on how the industry is fighting the coronavirus, hit the link.

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